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NHL Wraparound Podcast

Neil Smith & Vic Morren

Breadth and depth. Contemporary and historical. Straight-forward and experienced. The NHL Wraparound podcast features Neil Smith, President-General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers and longtime ESPN/NHL veteran Vic Morren sharing no-nonsense opinions on news and issues around the National Hockey League. Bringing decades of experience from their respective fields, Smith and Morren create a unique partnership that examines the NHL from multiple perspectives. Additionally,

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49:43

Sports Betting Addiction with Dr. Lipi Roy: Dopamine,...

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2026/02/07

Addiction medicine physician Dr. Lipi Roy joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for critical discussion on gambling crisis in professional sports. From NBA betting scandals (Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones arrested, Jontay Porter permanently banned) to NCAA allowing athletes bet on pro sports despite Fresno State basketball conspiracy, hear comprehensive analysis of behavioral addiction science. Dr. Roy explains dopamine triggers, why competitive Type A athletes are high-risk, how male brain

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51:41

Episode 88 - Who's Laughing at the Sabres Now? - With...

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2026/02/06

They started 0-3-0 and were still three games below .500 on the morning of Dec. 9. Simply put, 2025-26 was shaping us the same way as the past 14 seasons have for the Buffalo Sabres.28 games later, nobody's laughing at the Sabres any more. Though there's been a slight cool down over the past week, Buffalo News columnist Mike Harrington returns to the show to share what's been behind the stunning turnaround.In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to, the Olympic break is upon us, the Panthers and

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NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - Panarin off to LA - Feb....

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2026/02/05

After being held out of the Rangers lineup, star forward Artemi Panarin has a new home on the left coast having been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for a prospect and a draft pick.Vic and Neil chat about the impact to both clubs and also discuss a smaller deal which took place between the Blues and Devils.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Lightning Strikes...

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2026/02/04

He's won two Stanley Cups. In fact, he's won everywhere he's coached. Still, Jon Cooper has never won the Jack Adams Trophy as Coach of the Year. That may have to change in June as Cooper as has led the Lightning to the top spot in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with a decimated defense all season.Coming off the dramatic Stadium Series Sunday, the Lightning had more late heroics in store Tuesday on a night where all but one game was decided in the third period.Vic and Neil break it down and

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03:41

NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - Barry Trotz to Step Down...

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2026/02/02

Monday morning saw the surprise announcement that Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz would be stepping down, though he would remain in his current role until a replacement is found.Vic and Neil so a quick look into what impact this has on a team that has bounced back after a rough season-and-a-half and are looking to squeeze into a Wild Card spot in the West.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Trotz to Step Down and...

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2026/02/02

The first night of February brought perhaps the wildest outdoor game we've ever seen in a furious comeback win for the host Lightning.That was followed Monday morning by the surprising resignation of Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz.Vic and Neil have the latest along with along with a couple of strong takes coming out of Saturday's games along with the possibility of the playoff field flipping by 50% by the time we get to April.All that plus some odds and ends including Linus Ullmark's return to

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39:52

Kenny Albert on Rangers Struggles, 1994 Stanley Cup...

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2026/02/01

Kenny Albert, Rangers radio voice and one of sports broadcasting's most versatile talents, joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for an in-depth career discussion. From 2025 National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction to his autobiography "A Mic for All Seasons" now available on audiobook, hear about calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Final on NHL Radio when Rangers-Canucks matched his two favorite teams, Barry Trotz fake arrest prank in Baltimore Skipjacks days, growing up with legendary father Marv Albert,

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01:16:10

John Davidson: Rangers to Blues to Blue Jackets -...

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2026/01/31

Columbus Blue Jackets Senior Advisor John Davidson joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren to discuss the young core emerging (Adam Fantilli, Marchenko, Mateychuk, Kent Johnson all popping at same time), Johnny Gaudreau's tragic legacy galvanizing team identity, Sean Monahan's underrated leadership, and why Columbus is positioned for genuine optimism despite missing playoffs. Hear JD's heartfelt tribute to Sam Rosen's 40-year Rangers career and charity work raising tens of millions, the white-knuckle 1994

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37:29

Kane Reaches a Milestone...And So Do We! - January...

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2026/01/30

Thursday had to have been one of the best nights we've seen all season. Throwback uniforms, multi-goal comebacks and notable personal achievements all on a night where Patrick Kane becomes the all-time leading U.S.-born point scorer.On a day where we celebrate our two-year podcast anniversary, it's also our 250th original show! Where did that time go?X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Falling Leafs and Kane...

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2026/01/28

On a night where the Maple Leafs honored legend Darryl Sittler as the 50th anniversary of his 10-point game nears, the team completed an 0-5-0 homestand in advance of kicking off a 6-game road trip which may seal their fate for this season.Elsewhere, Patrick Kane and Mike Modano are now tied among U.S.-born players for most points, the Islanders pull of a pair of deals with their Metro-area rivals and Vic and Neil do a deeper dive into the success of the Penguins in Bruins this season.X:

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Marner Returns, A Half...

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2026/01/26

Mitch Marner's return to Toronto has come and gone with the expected mixed reaction amidst his acrimonious departure to Vegas.Vic and Neil discuss Friday's saga and also get into some second guessing surrounding happenings in that game as well as one at UBS Arena Saturday.Six players notched hat tricks over the weekend, three others ended long droughts in helping their respective teams to key wins and the Ducks are in seventh heaven.#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric

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01:24:32

Sam Rosen Final Season: Rangers Voice on 1994 Call,...

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2026/01/25

Rangers broadcasting legend Sam Rosen joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for an emotional interview during his 40th and final season as Voice of the New York Rangers. From the iconic "No More Curses, this one will last a lifetime" Game 7 call in 1994 to surviving ownership changes at Madison Square Garden, the beer incident with Alan Cohen, wine collection from NHL coaches, league-wide sendoff overwhelming him, and Kenny Albert's natural succession. Hear about the 1980 OIHL with Neil, working with Phil

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17:26

The Great One: Wayne Gretzky on Ovechkin's Record...

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2026/01/24

Wayne Gretzky joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for the very first NHL Wraparound episode. The Great One discusses Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers' remarkable 22-3 turnaround in their last 25 games, Connor Bedard adapting after Brendan Smith's legal jaw-breaking hit, generational players from Bobby Orr through Sidney Crosby to Austin Matthews potentially reaching 800 goals, and Alex Ovechkin's chase of 894. Hear about playing at 147 pounds in Indianapolis, learning from Bobby Clarke to play

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Let's Hear it for the...

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2026/01/23

If ever there was a case to be made about one season having nothing to do with the next, it came over the last two nights. We'll look at four teams from each conference which missed the post-season a year ago and are right in contention while two others who will likely miss again had notable wins.With 60% of the league schedule having been played, we'll give the projections heading into the weekend, the latest personnel notes and, did you hear Mitch Marner is playing in Toronto Friday?X:

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Toews and Tkachuk Make...

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2026/01/21

Two significant returns headlined the NHL Monday with one taking a back seat to the first goalie fight the league has seen in almost six years.While a fair amount of attention will be going to the Atlantic Division, plenty of items will be sprayed around the rest of the league. That includes a "Figures" segment noting three games which highlight the unpredictability of the league and why the single season empty net goals against record is likely to gall.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Quite the Hockey Day...

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2026/01/19

The closeness of the NHL standings shows no sign of changing as the logjam in both conferences continues into the third week of the month.With the Olympic break approaching, GM's are evaluating rosters with upwards of 30 teams having some post-season aspirations. In fact, a major deal was consummated Sunday evening.But in New York, a second letter to fans in eight years as "re-tool" is the catchword in the Big Apple. However, unlike 2018, Chris Drury's memo comes off as damage control - with the

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Katie Strang: Hockey Canada Verdict, Gary Bettman,...

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2026/01/18

The Athletic's investigative reporter Katie Strang joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for an unflinching discussion of hockey's unseemly side. Six weeks before training camps open, the July 24, 2024 London Ontario trial concluded with five former NHL players found not guilty of sexual assault. Katie explains the circus-like proceedings, two discharged juries, inadmissible evidence, and split public opinion. From her personal connection to the Larry Nassar case to scrutinizing junior hockey's billeting

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Bobby Valentine: Texas Rangers, Mets, Red Sox Manager...

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2026/01/17

Baseball Hall of Fame-caliber manager Bobby Valentine joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for the premiere NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series episode. The former manager of the Texas Rangers (7 years), New York Mets (NL pennant), Boston Red Sox, and two-time champion in Japan shares a lifetime of stories. From playing for 17-year-old Lou Lamoriello in Cape Cod to the iconic 1999 mustache disguise, managing Mike Piazza's emotional 9/11 home run that healed New York, pioneering American success in Japanese

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Night Fitting of...

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2026/01/16

The much-awaited first game between Mitch Marner and his former Maple Leafs teammates did not disappoint in a night rife with terrific storylines.In Boston, #33 was raised to the rafters while the Sabres did some honoring of their own in winning for the 15th time in 17 games. The Jets and Blue Jackets are showing signs of life while the 20-game point streak of Connor McDavid comes to an end.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren:

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Episode 87 - Broadway Blues - With Vincent...

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2026/01/14

From Eastern Conference Finalists in 2022 and 2024 to NHL bottom-feeder. The New York Rangers fall from the NHL’s elite has been stunning with much of the blame being heaped on GM Chris Drury.Vincent Mercogliano covers the Rangers for The Athletic and joins Neil and Vic to do a deep dive into the current state of the franchise, how they got to this point and where they go in a 100th anniversary season that has been anything but memorable.In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To, it took more

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